# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220190710016` · 03/06/2019 · Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 65
- **Mine experience:** 12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Nyrstar NV
- **Operator:** Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC
- **Mine:** [4000168](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4000168)
## Narrative

Employee mounted a tractor on the surface prior to going underground to start shift. After mounting the tractor, employee thought that the safety latch/gate was closed on the rear of the tractor and went to lean back against it when employee fell out approx. 3ft landing on left side. 

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